About the Italian Sparrow
The Italian sparrow, also known as the cisalpine sparrow, is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in Italy and other parts of the Mediterranean region. In appearance, it is intermediate between the house sparrow, and the Spanish sparrow, a species of the Mediterranean and Central Asia closely related to the house sparrow. The Italian sparrow occurs in northern Italy and neighbouring regions, with intermediates with the house sparrow in a very narrow contact zone in the Alps, a slow gradation in appearance from the Italian to Spanish sparrows across central and southern Italy, and more birds of intermediate appearance in Malta, Crete, and other parts of the Mediterranean.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) |
| Species | Passer italiae |
| Species Codes | itaspa1, ITSP |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Italian Sparrow belong to?
The Italian Sparrow (Passer italiae) belongs to the Old World Sparrows family (Passeridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Italian Sparrow?
The Italian Sparrow is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Italian Sparrow?
The Italian sparrow, also known as the cisalpine sparrow, is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in Italy and other parts of the Mediterranean region. In appearance, it is intermediate between the house sparrow, and the Spanish sparrow, a species of the Mediterranean and Central...
Where can I report a Italian Sparrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Italian Sparrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code itaspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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